Weds Nov 19 – Owen Sound & Grey County News
Local news updates and submissions involving City of Owen Sound, Safe 'N Sound, Institute of Southern Georgian Bay, Community Foundation Grey Bruce, BWDSB, and more
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In today’s edition: A group working on regional housing solutions has submitted formal recommendations to the City of Owen Sound as part of its Official Plan amendment process.
In the letter, the Social Finance and Housing Group of the Institute of Southern Georgian Bay commends the city for progress, but outlines several areas for improvement — including stronger definitions of affordability, added support for nonmarket housing, and new planning tools to help address the city’s housing shortage.
Read their suggestions here:
Letter: Suggestions to Strengthen Housing Supports in City of Owen Sound's Official Plan Update
Our group’s strategy is to encourage municipalities to collaborate regionally on best planning and development practices to create a priority on affordable development. As such, we encourage municipalities to be aware of, and take advantage of, the solutions developed in other communities.
Public Notices
Owen Sound’s Community Services Committee meets on Wednesday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. They’ll hear a deputation on artificial turf for lacrosse, receive correspondence from Bluewater Quilters’ Guild on rental fee increases, get a staff report on Bill 60, and more. See the full agenda here.
Owen Sound’s Operations Committee meets on Thursday, November 20, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. They will receive a deputation from Barb Wakeford on Harbour House Condominiums Driveway Access, and be asked to make a recommendation to Council on how to handle non-eligible recycling collection for local businesses. See their agenda here.
Keep reading for upcoming events, obituaries, and local news, including leadership in discussions and action on affordable housing from both Community Foundation Grey Bruce and Safe ‘N Sound; Chair and Vice Chair appointments at Bluewater District School Board for the next term; an arrest in a stabbing in Hanover, and a lot more.
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